Pima County Sheriff's Department

Notification Details

Press Release

Strong Armed Robbery at Circle K

Sent on 9/25/2013 12:45:58 PM

On September 12, 2013, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Foothills District deputies responded to the Circle K, located at 3712 West Cortaro Farms Road, reference a strong armed robbery. Upon arrival, they learned an unidentified male entered the store, went behind the counter, and took numerous cartons of cigarettes.
The deputies were advised the suspect implied he had a weapon and told the employee he would be fine if he did not do anything. The suspect never displayed a weapon, however the Circle K employee assumed he was armed. While behind the counter, the suspect filled two trash bags with cartons of cigarettes and left the store. The Circle K employee was not injured.
The Sheriff’s Department Night Detective Unit responded and took over the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call 9-1-1 or 88 CRIME.